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Free Football Predictions, and Odds: 2016-17 San Diego Chargers Preview.

Written and authored by National Football League Expert Analyst Charlie Red McDougall. Charliessports.com produces it for Football news and notes. Free NFL Point Spread Picks will make clients huge profits through the 2016-17 season.

Fans in sunny San Diego thought the final home game of the 2016 season would be the last for the Chargers in “EXTREME” Southern California.

However the organization failed to make a new stadium deal in Los Angeles, so the Chargers remain at Qualcomm Stadium for the time being.

Owner Alex Spanos would love the Chargers to remain in San Diego and is working with city officials to come up with a new Stadium proposal.

Head Coach an offensive guru Mike McCoy enters his fourth season on the sidelines. The 2015-16 season was a disappointment for fans of the Chargers but with all of the drama last season it’s understandable.

San Diego finished in the cellar of the AFC West with a 4-12 record. The Chargers will not get let off of the hook so easy in the 2016-17 season.
The 2016-17 San Diego Chargers offense will be led by 34-year-old signal caller Philip Rivers (4,792) passing yards last season.

First years Offensive Coordinator Ken Whisenhunt has plenty of weapon at his disposal. However, the Chargers will be without longtime wide receiver Malcom Floyd who retired at the end of last season.

San Diego ranked near the top of the NFL in passing and total yards. 2015 first round draft choice Melvin Gordon rushed for just 676 yards last season and the number must improve.

The Chargers running attack was 31st overall. Former University of California alumni Keenan Allen has the potential to be one of the best in the NFL.

Tight End Antonio Gates still has some gas left in the tank, but rookie Hunter Henry will get plenty of chances to take over.

The Chargers massive offensive line must open more holes in the running game.

Guard D. J. Fluker and left tackle King Dunlap will anchor the unit.

The San Diego Chargers defense ranked 20th in the National Football League last season, giving up 362.0 yards per contest.

The pass defense was the most efficient, while the team struggled against the run.

San Diego drafted one of the most high-profile players in the 2016 draft by taking Joey Bosa third overall.

The former Ohio State Buckeyes star has all the tools to dominate at the professional level. Cory Corey Liuget is also a “STUD” on the defensive line.

Outside linebacker Melvin Ingram has the speed to rush the passer and drop back in coverage.

The Chargers defense has talent at the inside linebacker position with Manti Te’o and Denzel Perryman. Bosas Ohio State teammate Joshua Perry will also contribute as a rookie.

The Chargers parted ways with longtime Pro Bowl safety Eric Weddle, but they have a great group of young cornerbacks led by Jason Verrett.